The film 'Hear Me' premieres in Japan with stars Hong Kyung, No Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju sharing behind-the-scenes stories.
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The movie 'Hear Me' is finally released in Japan! Today (28th), at the Japan premiere held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, the main cast Hong Kyung, No Yoon Seo, and Kim Min Ju from IZ*ONE appeared. During the stage greeting, they shared behind-the-scenes stories of the film, as well as episodes regarding their performances in sign language, which garnered attention. The three were also noted for their communication with each fan in the theater through poses and eye contact. 'Hear Me' will be released nationwide in Japan starting September 26. [REPORT] Kim Min Ju expresses her feelings about her first schedule in Japan since IZ*ONE, saying 'Thank you for waiting for me' to the fans. [PHOTO] Hong Kyung repeatedly makes heart poses! The Japan premiere of 'Hear Me' thrilled fans. ■ Work Information 'Hear Me' will be released nationwide from September 26 (Friday) at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and others. <Director> Cho Sung Ho 'Endless: Repeated Nightmare' <Cast> Hong Kyung 'Innocent', 'Comment Unit', 'Evil Spirit', 'Weak Hero Class 1' No Yoon Seo '20th Century Girl', 'Our Blues', 'Ilta Scandal - Love is Training Course' Kim Min Ju 'Forbidden Marriage: Joseon Marriage Prohibition Act', 'Connection', 'Undercover High School' Original film: 'Hear Me' (Produced by Peggy Chao / Directed by Chen Feng Feng) 2024 / South Korea / Korean / Original title: 청설 (English title: Hear Me: Our Summer) Color / 1:1.85 / 109 minutes / 5.1ch / Subtitle translation: Tomoko Fukudome / Rating: G Provided by: KDDI Distributed by: Nikkatsu / KDDI (C) 2024 KC Ventures Co., Ltd & PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT & MOVIEROCK Inc., All Rights Reserved <Story> Yong Jun (Hong Kyung), who graduated from university but cannot find what he wants to do, reluctantly helps with deliveries at his parents' bento shop. He meets Yorum (No Yoon Seo), who communicates in sign language at the delivery location pool, and falls in love at first sight. Yong Jun tries to get closer to Yorum using the sign language he learned in college, but Yorum is busy every day, belonging to a swimming group for the hearing impaired and working to fulfill her sister Ga Ul's (Kim Min Ju) dream of competing in the Olympics.
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